Research Associate – School of Computer Science – HCII

Carnegie Mellon University’s mission is to build a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being. Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science (SCS) is widely recognized as one of the first and the best computer science programs in the world. Our programs train the next generation of innovators to take real-world problems and improve the way people live and work.

The Future Interfaces Group is an interdisciplinary research lab within the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. We are looking for Research Associate candidates to join the lab and help us create new sensing and interface technologies that foster powerful and delightful interactions between humans and computers. Particular areas of interest include smart environments, wearable computing, augmented reality, touch input and gestural interfaces. 

You core responsibilities include:

• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect and record results or observations.
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures. Researches and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports. May build and validate quantitative models.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions. Attends project meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Computer Science.  Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

We want you to apply if you demonstrate:

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 1-3 years research, data collection and analysis experience
• Strong technical background in a field with applications in HCI (computer science, information science, or relevant engineering/scientific field)
• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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